a mallet or hammer used by the presiding officer of a legislative body to begin or end a meeting, call for order, or call a vote.
Small, hammer-like item banged by some auctioneers to emphasize the sale of a lot. Often referred to figuratively in auctions.
The small mallet or hammer used by the auctioneer to signal the end of bidding on each lot. The auctioneer may also choose to verbally end the bidding on a lot.
a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
a hammer -like instrument, typically made of wood
a hammer-like instrument used by judges and presiding officers
a Mallet for Making Members More Mannerly when they are Muttering, Mumbling, Murmuring and Munching while the Master is Mentioning Memorable Matters to the Membership
a small ceremonial mallet commonly made of hardwood , typically fashioned with a handle, and often struck against an accompanying block or board to enhance its sounding qualities
a tool that a judge uses in the court room
a tool that a judge uses to get the order of the court
Another name for the auctioneer's hammer used to close the bidding.
A small mallet used to signal for attention. One of the most famous symbols of the judiciary, but ironically, they are not actually used in English or Welsh courtrooms.
The small hammer used by the auctioneer; usually made of wood or ivory.
A wooden mallet used by a judge to bring proceedings to a start or end or to command attention in court.
A gavel is a small ceremonial mallet commonly made of hardwood, typically fashioned with a handle and often struck against a sound block to enhance its sounding qualities. It is used by presiding officers—notably American judges, chairmen, and auctioneers—to call for attention or to punctuate rulings and proclamations. It is customarily struck to indicate the opening and closing of proceedings, giving rise to the phrase "gavel-to-gavel" to describe the entirety of a meeting or session.
